Yards Philadelphia Pale Ale
Style: pale ale
Alc./Vol.: 4.6%
Rating: 3.5/5.0
A friend of mine suggested I try this beer and was kind enough to pass me one after a church service last Sunday. Yes, my wife did think it was a little strange having a bottle of beer poking out of our baby’s diaper bag on the way home. Anyhow, 3 days later I am prepared to review this beer of brotherly love!
The beer pours a light orange to gold color with a thin white head. I didn’t detect any prominent aroma. The feel is crisp and bubbly with a nice dry finish. There’s a pleasant interplay of cream soda like sweetness and dry hoppiness. The hops are not out front however – they play more of a backing role in this ale, but it works well. Moreover, this beer is very drinkable and smooth. Good for summer parties or any situation where you might be interested in having a few brews and still be able to walk in a straight line. If you can find this beer around, I’d recommend giving it a try. It’s not particularly unique, but manages to hold its own with the fine hop/malt balance.
